Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc. operates a global technology marketplace connecting guests with hosts offering short-term stays, experiences, and services. Its platform provides search, booking, payments, identity and trust features, host tools, and customer support across more than 220 countries and regions.

Founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb began in San Francisco in 2007 and launched commercially as AirBed & Breakfast in 2008. The publicly traded company reported approximately 8,200 employees as of December 31, 2025.